Lemon and Rose

This is one of my favorite color combinations to wear, but I have no idea why:

It doesn�t seem like rose and lemon would pair well together, and, for all I know, they don�t.  But, I like them together and I like wearing them together.  At least I think I do.  I do have to admit, however, that as I�m nearing the end of my Nosh Opping expedition, I may be putting together some ridiculous combinations just so I get everything worn and can shop again.

I don�t think that�s the case today, but it very well could be.  Whatever the reason, I paired a rose-colored skirt (thrifted) with a lemon yellow blouse (Old Navy).  I added a thin black belt (Steve Madden via Ross) and my previously orphaned ankle-strap flats (Hive & Honey �Yvonna� via Piperlime).  I think I probably could have added a black statement necklace except that I don�t have a black statement necklace because I don�t really wear statement necklaces.  Except that I�ve decided maybe I do which I guess means I�ll need to buy one for next time.

Future shopping plans aside, I do like this outfit and I�m definitely keeping both of these pieces.

And that�s it for me.  It�s been a long, exhausting week, but it should be a good weekend.  Tomorrow I�m going to the Jazz Festival in Cathedral Park and if her voice is healed, I�ll be watching Florence + the Machine at Edgefield.  I�m especially excited for both of these events because the combination of venue and music should be spectacular.

Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone!

Gracey

Lavender, Lemon and a Bee Attack

Y�all, I was totally attacked by a bee today.  Okay, he was probably just flying by, but I reacted like it was an attack by ducking and squealing and then laughing.  You know; as one does:

Not to worry though, I got it together enough to take pictures.  Sort of:

Like yesterday�s color combination of tomato and violet, today�s combination is one I�ve wanted to try for sometime.  Specifically, since the EBEW Pastels Challenge in which my lovely friend, Ana of She�s Addicted to Clothes, paired lavender and yellow.

My lavender and lemon pairing involves a thrifted lavender eyelet dress and a lemon-yellow cardigan (Target).  I added a multi-colored belt (thrifted) which allowed me to sneak in navy platform sandals (MRKT via DSW) and rust red earrings because I like to ground my pastels with non-pastels.

Is there a word for non-pastels?  I'm sure there is.  Does anyone know what it is?

Happy Wednesday, All!  Watch out for bees!

Gracey